What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forging Associate (2nd Shift) position at Hendrickson - Elizabethtown, KY?
Major Responsibilities:
- Operate Die Assembly Press, Saw, Forge Press, Billet Feeder, and other associated equipment in forge area
- Perform forge die/ tooling setup, assembly, disassembly, rebuild, clean and refresh
- Responsible for induction heating process, basic trouble shooting, adjustments, etc.
- Setup and adjust die heaters, maintain appropriate die temperatures
- Operate overhead cranes to unload raw material and move dies/tooling
- Operate and perform basic trouble shooting of control systems like HMIs, robots, vision systems, weight scale and laser
- Verify product quality through dimensional measurements of parts as well as visual inspections
- Adjust and align saw blades to maintain the part quality
- Perform die lubrication alignments
- Disposition and document scrap, rework and rejected parts; maintain traceability of purchased, manufactured, and WIP raw materials in forge area
- Maintain, organize, and coordinate billet reheat process
- Perform preventative maintenance as outlined on preventative maintenance schedules
- Complete periodical and incidental machine maintenance in an accurate and timely manner
- Evaluate and document die wear
- Use of Statistical Process Controls while operating under our documented control plan.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in manufacturing environment with forging being a plus OR
1-2 years of experience in maintenance or technical position required
- Proficient in diagnosing and troubleshooting electrical, electronic, fluid power, mechanical and plumbing systems.
- Ability to read meters, prints, sketches, verbal instructions, and mathematical data for use with tooling, gauging, and fixturing.
- Good interpersonal skills, self-motivated, and must be able to work with minimal supervision.
- Must have experience using precision measuring tools/equipment, like micrometers and calipers
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.43 - $25.81 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $26